South Shire Inn bed and breakfast - Bennington, Vermont. Bennington Bed and Breakfast Inns.

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South Shire Inn

The South Shire combines Old World charm and New world luxury to let you experience "Bed and Breakfast in an Elegant Tradition". Ten foot ceilings, the mahogany paneled library with ornately carved fireplace, leaded glass pocket doors and bookcases and the raised plaster moldings of the Dining Room make the South Shire a showpiece of the Victorian Era. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, enjoy our downtown location within walking distance of restaurants, shops and historic Old Bennington. Train Collectors,TCA,NETCA,TTOS,etc.are always welcome.

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South Shire Inn

Location

Location is best described as:
- Downtown
- Small town
Nearest major city: Albany, NY (45 miles West)
Directions to property:
US route 7 and Vt. route 9. One block from center of town.
Nearest major airport: Albany, NY (ALB-Albany County) 45 miles
Directions from airport:
Route 87 North, take the exit for Route 7 East. Route 7 will change to Route 9 when you cross the VT/NY border. Continue on Route 9 to the center of Bennington where Route 9 intersects with US Route 7. Go south on US 7 for one block. At Friendly's Restaurant, make a right onto Elm St.and the South Shire will be the 5th house on the left.
Meeting places:
- North Bennington Train St
- Train

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change

State and local taxes may apply
Accommodations: Rooms
There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 195.00
Other Accommodations: Carriage House

Amenities

In Room
Air conditioning	Alarm clock
Ceiling fans	Desk
Fireplace	Hairdryer
Internet Service	Radio
Satellite/Cable TV	TV
Telephone	VCR
Wi-Fi

On Site
Board games	Copier
Fax Machine	Library
Piano

Meals

A Full breakfast is included with room rate
Breakfast is served from: 8-9AM
Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea
Special meals available: Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

Minimum stay required (2 day minimum on holiday weekends & Fall Foliage 9/15-10/31)
Smoking is not allowed
We cannot accommodate guest pets
Limitations on children staying (children over 12 years of age)
No childcare is provided
Consumption of alcohol is permitted
Deposit amount required (A deposit of 50% of the total stay or one night minimum is required to secure a reservation.)
Check in time is 3-9PM and Check out time is 11AM
Cancellations:
Deposits are non-refundable on cancellations made less than 10 days prior to arrival. A $20.00 processing fee will be charged on all refunds.
Accepted by the following agencies:
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Chamber of Commerce

Discounts available:

10%

AARP

Minimum stay: 1 days

Innkeepers

Innkeeper(s): Joyce Goeke
Joyce is interested in photography, flowers and baking.
The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Vermont Railway, Boston & Maine, Train layout, North Bennington & Bennington Stations, Rutland Railroad, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ski area, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Snow shoe rental, Snow shoe trails, Swimming

Bennington Nearby Cities

Noted below are the approximate distances from Bennington, Vermont.

North Bennington B&B's - 3 miles	West Dover B&B's - 17 miles
Shaftsbury B&B's - 7 miles	Greenwich B&B's - 18 miles
Williamstown B&B's - 8 miles	Stephentown B&B's - 19 miles
North Adams B&B's - 10 miles	Jacksonville B&B's - 19 miles
Arlington B&B's - 10 miles	Dorset B&B's - 19 miles
Cambridge B&B's - 12 miles	Bondville B&B's - 21 miles
Berlin B&B's - 13 miles	Pittsfield B&B's - 22 miles
Adams B&B's - 13 miles	East Dover B&B's - 22 miles
Sandgate B&B's - 14 miles	Wardsboro B&B's - 22 miles
Manchester B&B's - 16 miles	New Lebanon B&B's - 23 miles
Salem B&B's - 16 miles	Stillwater B&B's - 23 miles
Wilmington B&B's - 16 miles	Jamaica B&B's - 24 miles